"Les tâches solaires" by Alastair Magnaldo
Photography is often the art of the real. When we think of fantasy art, we tend to think of illustrators more than photographers and that may lead you to think that the Fotoseptiembre USA international photography festival has nothing for you. We are glad to report that this impression is incorrect.
Consider the exhibit by French photographer ALASTAIR MAGNALDO. Hautes Coutures features a series of whimsical, fantastic landscapes, revealing the construction elements behind the world around us. This series is a part of The Mini Series II, curated by festival director Michael Mehl. Seven other collections are presented as well and all of these images can also be seen in the Fotoseptiembre USA Web Galleries.
The opening reception is Saturday, September 5 from 4 – 8 pm in the Siqueiros Gallery of the Instituto Cultural de Mexico (600 Hemisfair Park, 210.227.0123). The exhibit is on display September 5 through October 25, 2009. Viewing hours are Tue – Fri 10 am – 5 pm, Sat – Sun 11 am – 5 pm. The gallery is closed on Mondays.
Another exhibit of interest to Missions Unknown readers is There And Back Again: Celebrating The 40th Anniversary Of The Moon Landing. This exhibit features photographs by Apollo 11 Astronauts NEIL ARMSTRONG, EDWIN “BUZZ” ALDRIN and MICHAEL COLLINS from the collection of Jerry Hayes. You can see these actual space photos at Artistic Endeavors Gallery (418 Villita, Building 25, 210.222.2497). This exhibit is on display September 1 – 30, 2009 with viewing hours Mon – Sat 10 am – 6 pm and Sun 12 – 4 pm. There is no opening reception.
Astronaut "Buzz" Aldrin standing near the lunar module strut and probe.
Consider that these are photo prints from duplicate NASA negatives. 8×8 prints are for sale at just $99 matted or $119 framed. Now that would look good on any SF fan’s wall!
